I added a splash of pink to my usual Westminster attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink fundraiser, which will take place today, on Friday the 20th of October to raise vital funds for world-class breast cancer research and life-changing support.
I was joined by other parliamentarians in Westminster this week, to raise awareness of one of the UK’s biggest and brightest fundraising events.
I call for my constituents in Uxbridge and South Ruislip to join me, as well as thousands of others across the UK to sign up and take part in wear it pink which takes place during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to date has raised over £39 million towards Breast Cancer Now’s important work.
Anyone can take part in wear it pink, whether at school, work or at home. All you need to do is wear something pink, or hold a pink themed event, and donate to Breast Cancer Now. With every penny raised, fundraisers across the UK will be helping the charity achieve its vision that by 2050 everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives, and is supported to live well.
Every 10 minutes, someone in the UK hears the words “you have breast cancer”. It’s the most common cancer in women in the UK. Each year around 11,500 women and 85 men lose their lives to the disease. In Uxbridge and South Ruislip specifically, 2,318 people on average are diagnosed with breast cancer every year and 469 people on average will die from breast cancer every year. That is why I’m so passionate about encouraging everyone in Uxbridge and South Ruislip to take part in wear it pink today on Friday the 20th of October.
Wear it pink is great way to come together with friends and family to have fun whilst raising money for Breast Cancer Now’s world-class research and life-changing support. As you can see from my photograph, all it takes is an additional splash of pink to your normal outfit!
I am proud to raise awareness of the impact of the disease locally, and to support and advocate for Breast Cancer Now’s research. Breast cancer affects so many people in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, so I hope that everybody will get involved this October and support this very important cause.
Baroness Delyth Morgan, Chief Executive at Breast Cancer Now, said:
“We are really grateful for the enthusiasm and support shown by the MPs at Westminster. Everyone looked fabulous in their pink accessories and showed just how easy it is to add a touch of pink to your everyday outfit. We hope that by wearing pink, Caroline will encourage her constituents in Romsey and Southampton North to get involved and fundraise in their homes, schools or workplaces, and help us to continue to fund world-class research and support for people affected by this devastating disease. Wear it pink is a fantastic opportunity for communities across the UK to come together, have fun and show their support to this very important cause. By simply wearing something pink and donating what you can, you are helping raise much-needed funds to stop breast cancer taking the lives of those we love. Together we can take one step forward to help reach our goal that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives, and is supported to live well.”
Researchers from Breast Cancer Now were also in attendance at the Houses of Parliament to talk about their work. Breast Cancer Now’s world-class research is focused entirely on breast cancer. Right now, the charity is funding around 80 cutting edge research projects worth over £27 million across the UK and Europe. Most of them, worth just over £26 million, are happening in the UK and Ireland.
To take part in wear it pink this October, please visit wearitpink.org https://wearitpink.org/2018mpfor further details and fundraising ideas.
